Christianity

Christianity

Christianity is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whom adherents believe to be the son of God. According to Christianity Jesus Christ is the savior of humanity phophesied in the Old Testament.

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Virgin Birth

Religion; Christianity

Belief that Jesus Christ had no human father, but was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit coming upon the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is based on Matthew 1 and Luke 1 in the New Testament and is ...

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

Religion; Christianity

Association founded in London in 1844 by George Williams (1821-1905) out of his prayer and Bible-reading meetings. Its goals are to develop young people in mind, body and spirit and foster a ...

Ulrich Zwingli

Religion; Christianity

Swiss reformer and humanist (1484-1531. ) He taught a purely symbolic interpretation of the Eucharist (as opposed to both transubstantiation and consubstantiation), accepted state action in religious ...

Imprimatur

Religion; Christianity

(Latin, "let it be printed"). Official authorization to print a book or other work, usually granted by a bishop for Catholic publications.

Crucifer

Religion; Christianity

("cross-bearer"). Acolyte who carries the cross in a church procession before the service. The crucifer is followed by the choir, the acolytes, the lay ministers, and then the clergy in order of rank ...

Catholic

Religion; Christianity

Universal. A term used by the early Christians to designate the universal Christian faith. When the eastern church split from the western in 1054 AD, the West retained this term and became known as ...